Hinan (ひ難)
Definition
Hinan refers to a disaster or calamity, which can include natural disasters like earthquakes and floods, as well as human-made emergencies such as fires or accidents.
Related terms
Bosai (防災): Bosai means "disaster prevention" and includes measures taken to minimize the impact of disasters, such as building earthquake-resistant structures.
Kinkyū (緊急): Kinkyū means "emergency" and refers to urgent situations that require immediate action or assistance.
Shūdan hinan (集団避難): Shūdan hinan is collective evacuation, where groups of people are relocated to designated safe areas during emergencies.
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AP Japanese - Unit 6 Overview: Environmental, Political, and Societal Challenges
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